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There Are 45.8 Million People in Slavery Today. Where Is the ICC?
The challenges for the International Criminal Court in successfully prosecuting slavery crimes.
Blog Post
East Asian Perceptions of the UN and Its Role in Peace and Security
Factors shaping East Asian countries’ evolving views of and engagement with the UN in matters of peace and security.
Project
Biotechnology and development
This project consists of training courses, fellowships, workshops, and activities aimed at building strong research networks throughout Latin America.
Media Coverage
Are Aid Agencies Ready to Deal With War, Terrorism, and Crime in Cities?
After a half-century decline, the frequency and intensity of armed conflicts is on the upswing.
Event
International Day for Biological Diversity: Mainstreaming Biodiversity
On 21 May 2016, UNU-IAS will organize a public symposium to celebrate the UN International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB).
Blog Post
The Hardest Job Interview in the World?
What impact will candidates' dialogues with the UN General Assembly have on the process of choosing the next UN Secretary-General?
Expert
Morten Meyerhoff Nielsen
Morten Meyerhoff Nielsen has been with the United Nations University (UNU-EGOV) since 2016.
Blog Post
Peacekeeping in Cities: Is the UN Prepared?
The UN must do more to adjust its peacekeeping policies in order to meet the challenges posed by rapid urbanization.
Project
Designing Better Accountability Mechanisms for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Two primary pathways for developing accountability mechanisms to influence SDG implementation.
Blog Post
Ours Is Not a Caravan of Despair: The World Humanitarian Summit and Beyond
The global humanitarian system is cracking under a fundamental flaw. How can the World Humanitarian Summit help to address the problem?